Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of October 7-13: October 7 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area, four stops. Undesirable, 100 block Limestone Road. Subjects advised and moved on. Service to advise, 100 block West High Street. Subject advised. Indecent exposure, 100 block West Main Street. Subject[Read More…]
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Hancock Volunteer Fire Company hosts fire safety open house, unveils history displays
by Lisa Schauer Hancock Volunteer Fire Company opened its bays to the public for a fire safety open house and museum opening on Saturday, October 12. Hands-on exhibits were set up in the fire hall with information on fire safety and prevention. Refreshments were provided. Apparatus including three fire engines,[Read More…]
Load tests to be conducted on bridge
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will be conducting load tests on the U.S. 522 bridge on Tuesday, October 22. Weather permitting, they will conduct a series of load tests on the bridge, with the first test set for 9 a.m. The other two tests will be conducted that[Read More…]
Murray honored for banner project
Former Hancock Councilman Leo Murray was honored last Tuesday evening, October 8, for the work he put in putting the Hancock Veterans Banner Project together. About an hour before the September town meeting, town officials, Murray, and Murray’s family met in Widmeyer Park to unveil a plaque in his honor.[Read More…]
Realtor lays out listing options, avenues for town properties
by Geoff Fox A realtor investor has offered their services to assist Hancock in the sale of the two key downtown properties — 317 and 319 East Main Street and 79 West Main Street. Pamela Thompson of Exit Realty spoke to town officials during the town meeting on Tuesday, October[Read More…]
Robert “Bob” C. Corbett
Robert “Bob” C. Corbett 1932-2024 Robert “Bob” C. Corbett, 91, of Hancock, Maryland went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2024, under the care of Blue Ridge Hospice, Winchester, Va. Born on November, 26, 1932 in Hancock, Maryland he was the son of the late Lorenza Corbett[Read More…]
Judith S. Pennings
Judith S. Pennings Judith S. Pennings, age 82, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 15, 1941. Judie has always been a special soul. Her life began right around Valentine’s Day of 1941.[Read More…]
Justin Kurt Botticher
Justin Kurt Botticher 1991-2024 Justin Kurt Botticher, age 33, of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 14, 1991 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Dirk and Debbie Sirbaugh Botticher. Justin graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He joined the U.S. Army[Read More…]
Geraldine Marie Willard
Geraldine Marie Willard 1923-2024 Geraldine Marie Willard, age 100, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, October 7, 2024 at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 7, 1923 in the New Hope area of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of Oscar[Read More…]
